AU Tax Accountant - Australian Public Practice

• Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM AEST
• Holidays: To be confirmed

Role Overview

• We are looking for a Senior Accountant with strong Australian tax and public practice experience.
• You will work with individual and small business clients, handling tax compliance, financial reporting, bookkeeping, and related accounting tasks.
• The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organised, and able to manage work from start to finish with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Australian individual and business tax returns from start to finish, including income/expense analysis, rental schedules, CGT, and sole trader schedules.
• Prepare BAS/IAS, financial statements, and income tax returns for sole traders, companies, and trusts using Xero.
• Use ATO Online Services for Agents to download reports and support tax compliance activities.
• Maintain bookkeeping records, fixed asset registers, payroll, and related compliance tasks.
• Assist with ABN, TFN, GST registrations and ASIC annual reviews and company changes.
• Set up and maintain client records in Xero Practice Manager (XPM) and related systems.
• Assist with company, trust, and super fund establishment paperwork.
• Maintain procedures and identify opportunities to improve internal processes and efficiency.
• Handle client queries, ad-hoc tax/accounting projects, and other duties as required.

Non-Negotiable Requirements

• Minimum 4+ years of Australian public practice tax experience — ESSENTIAL / NON-NEGOTIABLE.
• Strong experience in Australian Business Services & Tax.
• Able to handle accounting and tax work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience with Xero, Xero Tax, Hubdoc, XPM, and QuickBooks/MYOB; SuiteFiles preferred.
• Confident using ATO portals and Australian tax systems.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving ability.
• Good written and spoken English communication skills.
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines.